Opinion

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Dream, dream, dream It's been about a dozen years ago, but we remember when a commentator of note--you know him as Juan Williams of Fox News--came to Little Rock to talk to a gathe... January 15, 2021

OPINION | OTHERS SAY: Turn the page President Donald Trump leaves office in less than a week. What we need in those days, and beyond, is not more drama. by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - January 15, 2021

OPINION | SYLVESTER SMITH: We can move on As President Donald Trump at last acknowledges that he will not be serving a second term in office, one of the pre-eminent questions among political pundits is ... by SYLVESTER SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - January 15, 2021

OPINION | DANA KELLEY: Integrity hypocrisy Facebook has a vice president of integrity. by Dana Kelley - January 15, 2021

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: He will be vindicated | We're in deep trouble | While they're at it ... I have read for years the daily attacks on our president. I know there are millions of people who think as I do. I have supported our president's policies from ... January 15, 2021

Pine Bluff letters Foolish Democrats by Special to The Commercial - January 15, 2021

Letters to the editor Hanson's right: Literature merits continued teaching January 15, 2021

GARY SMITH: Mileage may vary As I'm sure I've mentioned before, my father was in the Air Force, which means I spent most of my formative years on Air Force bases, going to Air Force stores,... by Gary Smith - January 15, 2021

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Emergency situation There will be disagreements, maybe fights, maybe bad blood, in the coming weeks. For the Ledge is in session in the state of Arkansas. And there are any number ... January 14, 2021

OPINION | CAL THOMAS: The bad bargain The mob violence that occurred at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday was deplorable and disgusting. It is the antithesis of a free society that wishes to remain fr... by CAL THOMAS Tribune Content Agency - January 14, 2021

OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Asa walking a hard road Gov. Asa Hutchinson began his State of the State address to the Legislature on Tuesday by thanking members for the warm reception that wasn’t. by John Brummett - January 14, 2021

OPINION | COLUMNIST: We weren’t trained for this Shoot, don’t shoot. Shoot, don’t shoot. I keep muttering that impossible choice as I watch scenes of violence inside the U.S. Capitol. I know this question was ... by PATRICK SKINNER IN THE WASHINGTON POST - January 14, 2021

OPINION | MATT HERRIMAN: Common sense “Stand your ground,” or “no duty to retreat,” means law-abiding gun owners are legally allowed to defend themselves if attacked. That’s it. Nothing more, nothin... by MATT HERRIMAN SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - January 14, 2021

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Must do right thing | On selective justice | Is it safe to come out? To Mr. Bruce Westerman, Mr. Tom Cotton, and Mr. John Boozman, and to all the government leadership in the state of Arkansas sworn to protect and defend the Cons... January 14, 2021

TED TALLEY: A short trip can be a welcome escape There was a need for escape from dire news of ongoing events still unraveling at the nation's capital and a token of grandfatherly duty that overcame me midday ... by Ted Talley - January 14, 2021